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https://doi.org/10.3390/computation12090170
Copy DOIJournal: Computation | Publication Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
License type: CC BY 4.0 |
This manuscript focuses on the process of measuring the angular positions of radio sources using radio engineering systems. This study aims to improve the accuracy of measuring the angular positions of sources that radiate functionally determined signals and to expand the range of the unambiguous operation angles for multi-antenna radio direction finders. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were addressed: (1) defining the models of signals, noise, and their statistical characteristics, (2) developing the theoretical foundations of statistical optimization methods for measuring the angular positions of radio sources in multi-antenna radio direction finders, (3) optimizing the structures of radio direction finders with different configurations, (4) analyzing the accuracy and range of the unambiguous measurement angles in the developed methods, and (5) conducting experimental measurements to confirm the main results. The methods used are based on the statistical theory of optimization for remote sensing and radar systems. For the specified type of signals, given by functionally deterministic models, a likelihood function was constructed, and its maxima were determined for different multi-antenna direction finder configurations. The results of statistical synthesis were verified through simulation modeling and experiments. The primary approach to improving measurement accuracy and expanding the range of unambiguous angles involves combining antennas with different spatial characteristics and optimally integrating classical radio direction-finding methods. The following results were obtained: (1) theoretical studies and simulation modeling confirmed the existence of a contradiction between high resolution and the width of the range of the unambiguous measurements in two-antenna radio direction finders, (2) an improved signal processing method was developed for a four-antenna radio direction finder with a pair of high-gain and a pair of low-gain antennas, and (3) to achieve maximum direction-finding accuracy within the unambiguous measurement range, a new signal processing method was synthesized for a six-element radio receiver, combining processing in two amplitude direction finders and one phase direction finder. This work provides a foundation for further theoretical studies, highlights the specifics of combining engineering measurements in direction-finding systems, and offers examples of rapid verification of new methods through computer modeling and experimental measurements.
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